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Whiteout
01
a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape
Examples
During the whiteout, it was nearly impossible to distinguish the road from the surrounding fields.
The mountain climbers encountered a sudden whiteout, making navigation perilous.
to whiteout
01
to lose visibility due to heavy snow, fog, or rain, making surroundings appear uniformly white
Examples
The hikers had to stop when the storm caused them to whiteout.
Pilots are trained to handle conditions that can whiteout the runway.
02
to cover text or markings with a liquid correction substance
Examples
He whiteouted the spelling mistake on the report.
Students often whiteout errors in handwritten notes.
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